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HighNHTSA·25V613000·Announced 2025-09-12

Yamaha Recalls 2024-2025 Skeeter FXR Boat Trailers Due to Ladder Welds

Yamaha is recalling 2024-2025 Skeeter FXR boat trailers because incomplete welds on the boarding ladder can cause failure, posing injury and crash risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that increases the risk of injury and crashes, but the source text does not report any actual injuries, fatalities, or agency classification of Class I/II.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2024-2025 Skeeter FXR boat trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the boarding ladder used to access the bow of the boat, which was manufactured with incomplete welds.

The defective welds can cause the ladder to fail unexpectedly while in use, increasing the risk of injury to the user. Additionally, if the welds fail during transport, the resulting debris can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the trailer boarding ladder free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 2025-001.

The recalled product

Product
SKEETER FXR
Brand
SKEETER
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
922

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FXR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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